Inspiration
At Creating Our Future, we believe that anyone, anywhere can have an idea that inspires research and innovation. During the public engagement campaign, we wanted to hear all your ideas – whatever aspect of life they related to.
Biodiversity, climate, farming, art, history, housing, autism, fertility, recycling, wastewater, racism and equality – just a sample of some of the areas of focus submitted by the general public during the national brainstorm.
With these submissions, we will be more aware of what matters to Irish communities for the future, and the areas on which they would like research to focus.
Below is an example of the themes that helped to inspire ideas from the Irish public. The ideas generated will now help shape the future direction of research in Ireland:
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maybe you see an opportunity or challenge related to an aspect of physical or mental health? Perhaps you’re passionate about exercise or nutrition, or you’re curious about global health or aging?
Tell us your idea for what researchers should explore in the field of health and well-being to create a better future.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Maybe you see an opportunity or challenge related to wildlife or climate change? Perhaps you’re passionate about water quality, or you’re curious about the future of agriculture or fishing?
Tell us your idea for what researchers should explore in the field of the environment to create a better future.
ARTS, CULTURE, HISTORY AND SPORT
Maybe you see an opportunity or challenge related to live entertainment or art? Perhaps you’re passionate about an aspect of history or music, or you’re curious about a topic related to religion, or architecture or the Irish language?
Tell us your idea for what researchers should explore in the field of arts, culture, history or sport to create a better future.
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Maybe you see an opportunity or challenge related to housing, transport or other community infrastructure? Perhaps you’re passionate about rural development or curious about Ireland’s Gaeltacht areas?
Tell us your idea for what researchers should explore in the field of community planning and development to create a better future.
PEOPLE & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Maybe you see an opportunity or challenge related to education, training, or skills development? Perhaps you’re passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion, or you’re curious about the rights of older and young people?
Tell us your idea for what researchers should explore in the field of people and social development to create a better future.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Maybe you see an opportunity or challenge related to artificial intelligence, robotics, or digital technologies? Perhaps you’re passionate about a topic related to engineering or materials research, or you’re curious about an aspect of space or space travel?
Tell us your idea for what researchers should explore in the field of science & technology to create a better future.
BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT AND THE ECONOMY
Maybe you see an opportunity or challenge related to jobs or wages or the future of work? Perhaps you’re passionate about a topic related to economic development or curious about an aspect of business or economics?
Tell us your idea for what researchers should explore in the field of business, employment and the economy to create a better future.
OTHER IDEAS
Maybe you see an opportunity or challenge that doesn’t seem to fit into any theme? Perhaps you’re passionate or curious about a topic that too doesn’t seem to fit into any theme? That’s ok! We want to hear all your ideas – whatever aspect of life they relate to.
Tell us your idea for what researchers should explore to create a better future.
